PROCUREMENT
Directors and Buyers
Technology Express proudly supports the Tennessee Procurement Protection Act and its commitment to secure, trusted technology procurement.
We help Tennessee schools, governments, and public institutions identify compliant technology solutions while championing security, transparency, American innovation, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Letter from Leadership
Technology Express is committed to trusted technology. We put the great folks of Tennessee and all proud Americans first. Therefore, we firmly support the Tennessee Procurement Protection Act (TPPA) and its mission to strengthen technology security, protect sensitive data, and promote responsible procurement across Tennessee.
As a Tennessee-based business, we are committed to providing technology solutions that align with state requirements and support trusted, transparent, and secure supply chains. We believe procurement decisions should prioritize not only performance and value, but also prioritize security, accountability, and the protection of the people.
We support American innovation and we support helping schools, colleges, municipalities, and government agencies identify compliant technology solutions that serve the best interests of Tennessee citizens.
Family Values. Trusted Technology. American Innovation.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
NCPA – Computing
The National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) is an OMNIA Partners Company. Technology Express is an Authorized Reseller on the NCPA Contract 01-143 Technology Solutions, Products & Services. Dell Marketing L.P. is the Prime Contractor. Technology Solutions, Products and Services Master Agreement includes Dell’s full catalog of available hardware, software, services, and third-party products including APEX.
TIPS – Solutions & Services
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) is a national cooperative purchasing organization that helps public entities simplify procurement. Technology Express is a TIPS Vendor, #13105. Technology Express is included in the TIPS Contract: 260105 Technology Solutions, Products, and Services.
OMNIA – Line Cards
OMNIA Partners is a national cooperative purchasing organization serving North America. OMNIA is derived from the Latin omnia, meaning “all things” or “everything.” Technology Express is an authorized reseller across multiple supply chain and distribution OMNIA Contracts – large portfolios and complete line cards of thousands of trusted technologies.
E-Rate – Service Provider
Technology Express has been an E-Rate Service Provider since the earliest days of the E-Rate funding program for schools and libraries. E-Rate is the commonly used name for the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, which is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Technology Express is an Authorized Service Provider for the Federal Government Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, E-RATE SPIN # 143012758. Technology Express served on the State of Tennessee E-Rate Contract for many years.
Audiovisual – UT System
Technology Express is one of the vendors awarded The University of Tennessee System contract for RFQS BID1000203 UT System- AV Equipment & Integration. Under Purchase Agreement (PA) PA100389, any school, college, university, state and local government agency may purchase under this contract any audiovisual consultation, equipment supply, onsite installation, programming, commissioning, end-user training, onsite technical support, and other related services.
Additional Cooperative Options
Technology Express holds several local contracts. We maintain a cooperative purchasing contract for office supplies and schools supplies for Knox County Schools. We maintain a cooperative purchasing contract for STEM and other Science Equipment with Hamilton County Schools. We also maintain multiple contracts with Hamblen County Schools for accessories, instructional technologies, and hardware protective equipment.
EXPERIENCE
Tech Express is a seasoned public sector solutions provider. Our experts are experienced at managing contracts. We appreciate the need to be flexible in approach, and are accustomed to working with specific procedures, unique to each agency, to help facilitate discussions during the decision-making process.
KNOWLEDGE
Our teams maintain certifications with leading technology manufacturers. We stay up to date on industry trends and available programs. We maintain our eligibility and meet compliance standards that allow us to be an efficient and effective technology partner.
SUPPORT
Tech Express understands the complexities of the competitive bid process. We have decades of experience navigating specifications, budgets, grants, proposals, and formal requests. Tech Express is available to collaborate closely with purchasing teams to narrow scope, simplify information, reduce paperwork, and expedite procurement.